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PRESS RELEASE

OFFICE OF THE MAYOR

36601 Ford Road | Westland, Michigan | 48185

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Westland Bowl is Ready to Roll

Westland, MI - Mayor William R. Wild is pleased to announce that residents and visitors can once again hit the hardwood on Wayne Road, as Westland Bowl opens its doors once again under new ownership.

On Monday, September 9th, Mayor Wild, along with Wayne County Commissioner Richard LeBlanc, Senator Glenn Anderson, City Council members and other local dignitaries, celebrated the grand re-opening of Westland Bowl with new owners, and Westland natives, Mark and Gwen Brooks and Scott and Lynda Derosia.

"We are very excited to see Westland Bowl officially re-open for business," said Mayor Wild. "The establishment has been a part of our community for 49 years and I know that a lot of people were sad when it closed its' doors last year. With the new owner Mark's seven 300 games to his record, we know bowling is in his blood and we wish him the best of luck as they move forward with this exciting venture."

As avid bowlers, it was cousins Mark and Scott's dream to own a bowling center. When Westland Bowl closed down last year they saw opportunity knocking. Along with their wives, Gwen and Lynda, they have spent the past few months updating the bowling alley with a new paint job, carpet and concourse area in the bar.

"Within the next two years we intend to make more modifications, this time to the concourse area and the bathrooms," said owner Mark Brooks. "We want to make our bowling alley more handicap accessible, ensuring it is family-friendly for everyone."

Westland Bowl will be bringing back the fun of Cosmic Bowling every Friday and Saturday from 9:00pm until close, beginning this Friday. The alley is also offering specials all week long, with $2 games before five o'clock Mondays through Saturdays, and all day on Sundays. Seniors are offered $1.50 games everyday of the week.

You can find applications for hire and bowling leagues, as well as hours of operation and contact information on the bowling alley's website, at: http://www.westlandbowl.com/. Westland Bowl is located at 5940 N. Wayne Road.

For more information, contact Aubrey Berman, Administrative Secretary, at (734) 467-3200.

The City of Westland is the 10th largest city in Michigan with a population of over 84,000. The city's residential development is an excellent blend of single family homes, apartments and condominiums. The broad selection of housing opportunities is complimented by over 1500 acres of well-maintained parks and nature trails as well as a highly rated municipal golf course. Also available is a skate park, ice arena, a state-of-the-art Library and novel city park themes that are fun and family-friendly.

Westland has the location, land, infrastructure, and leadership, under Mayor William R. Wild to attract new industry and help existing businesses redevelop properties and to maintain competitiveness in today's global economy. Six modern platted industrial parks on 320 acres are served by class "A" internal roads, with up to date utilities and rail access available within two of the parks. Westland is conveniently located within the center of southeastern Michigan's expressway system, minutes north of Detroit Metropolitan Airport, and ideally located between downtown Detroit and Ann Arbor.

Westland is the area's premier "Shopping and Dining Destination". Westland Shopping center, one of the country's original four regional malls, boasts 80 retail stores and has anchored Westland's commercial district for more than 30 years. Westland's diversity and progressive planning offers residents a wide variety of life experiences, and make Westland truly the "All American City".